Jidenna featuring Kendrick Lamar - Classic Man (Music Video)

Before this year's BET Awards I had not heard of Jidenna or his hit song "Classic Man". But its melodious hip-hop beat and catchy hook understandably has the song on radio waves across the nation. A Kendrick Lamar remix gave "Classic Man" a huge co-sign and legitimacy to Janelle Monáe's Wondaland label. While the tune definitely has a feel-good element at times it seems sinister for the fact a dapper man can carry a lot of influence. Now I should mention Jidenna's name means, "embracing the father" in his father's Igbo language native to Nigeria. A clean attitude, competitive spirit, and a fine tailored might just have you feeling really good about yourself; think about it, watch the music video below.

InTheRough - This Should Have Dropped on the 4th

After the first song of this playlist, "Antidote" by Travi$ Scott, you will understand its energy. The mix was supposed to release on the 4th of July last weekend, but got stuck in limbo as InTheRough staffers debated on its name and content all day Saturday. Regardless, we wanted the mix to be fit for any great party, just as that day provided. Selections from the heavyweights like Meek Mill, Drake, and Future allow us to turn up, while newer songs allow us to sustain interest, specifically "I Got That" from D.C.'s rising producer Kelow. Aptly titled "This Should Have Dropped on the 4th", play our latest mix below or under ITR's SoundCloud profile.

October's Very Own for Apple Music

Apple Music has digested with music listeners for a little more than a week now. The streaming service gives users access to 30 million songs all in one place and an array of features like shows by Drake and Pharrell on Apple's internet radio station, Beats 1. Drake is an interesting part of Apple Music. Back in June it was reported that Apple offered Drake a $19 million deal to have him as part of the new service. Today, those efforts pay off because Drake released the music video to his song "Energy" exclusively on Apple Music. Then, OVO mates Majid Jordan dropped a Drake collaboration called "My Love" to Apple Music as well. For all parties involved today is a win, win, but the competitive culture in music streaming services only continues to grow. Watch the "Energy" video here and listen to "My Love" on iTunes or below.

Kendrick Lamar x Reebok Ventilator Promotes Unity

Compton, California native Kendrick Lamar finds his voice commenting on the reality of the African American struggle; when he raps, "N*gga, and we hate po-po/Wanna kill us dead in the street fo sho," it comes from a place of frustration having lived through truthful tragic events in the recent three years. Today, Kendrick sends another message this time standing up against gang culture. Using his Reebok partnership K.Dot's reach is strong as he presents the Kendrick Lamar x Reebok Ventilator. The Paperwhite suede sneaker protests color wars evident from the alternating "BLUE" and "RED" insignias on the heels, contrasted by the "NEUTRAL" tongue tag. Kendrick's signature, Top Dawg Entertainment branding, and a gum outsole completes the shoe. Hopefully the message, along with the footwear, is well received; buy the Kendrick Lamar x Reebok Ventilator now at European Sneaker Baas, and more retailers on July 18 for €130 EUR (approximately $142 USD).

Wiz Khalifa - DayToday: Boys of Zummer Ep. 1

Wiz Khalifa returns with his fan favorite vlog series, DayToday. The new season is aptly titled "Boys of Zummer" as it coincides with his tour alongside Fall Out Boy. Episode one draws the viewer in immediately with a funky opening sequence thanks to the track "You're Not Good Enough" by Blood Orange. From there explore the Pittsburgh rapper's joyous life during Grammy season, DJ Kat Daddy sets and after parties, a haircut with his son, a game of pickup basketball, up to his time on stage this summer. Enjoy below and look for new episodes premiering on Revolt, Wednesdays at 10:30pm EST.